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Monks clash with army: Demand Supreme Patriarch action (video)
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/02/2016
» Thousands of monks assembled in Nakhon Pathom today to demand speedy Supreme Patriarch installation & Buddhism declared national religion in constitution.
UPDATE: China top issue as Obama starts Asean summit
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/02/2016
» President Obama to press ASEAN leaders to boost trade & back common goals for South China Sea during summit to solidify US influence in ASEAN.
New commemorative coins to be launched overseas
Jon Fernquest, Published on 01/02/2016
» Coins to be issued in 4,000 & 2,000 baht denominations made from 99.9% gold & 200 baht coins of 99.9% silver to be sold at coin fair in Germany this month.
Thaksin New Year's gift to foreign reporters in Thailand
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/01/2016
» Photo book with Thaksin photos, speeches, important moments in life & thoughts on democracy sent to foreign media as New Year's gift.
Battle over Supreme Patriarch heats up
Jon Fernquest, Published on 12/01/2016
» Gen Prayut says no Supreme Patriarch nomination until dispute cleared up, but monk university rector & Jatuporn Promphan threaten protests. Supreme Sangha Council (SSC) may have already acted independently.
Supreme Patriarch appointment: Dhammakaya or not?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 06/01/2016
» Through modern-marketing techniques the Dhammakaya sect has grown so powerful that it may select the next Supreme Patriarch & gain total control of Buddhism in Thailand.
Bangkok police open inquiry into US ambassador's speech
Jon Fernquest, Published on 09/12/2015
» Complaint made by Thai citizen asks police to investigate talk by US ambassador for lese majeste violations. Diplomatic immunity of ambassador means police cannot take legal action against him, police spokesman points out.
Theerachai: No corruption in Rajabhakti
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/11/2015
» Army investigates itself & finds nothing wrong. No soldiers involved, accounts balance, but ask Gen. Udomdej about alleged commission fees. Army affair, no need for National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC).
Thailand believed to have deported 2 Chinese activists
Jon Fernquest, Published on 18/11/2015
» Thai immigration police allegedly took two Chinese political refugees under UN protection from their homes & put them on an airplane to China.
Lese majeste suspects: Pongpat corruption link
Jon Fernquest, Published on 27/10/2015
» Rolls Royce, Bentley, 26 condos, 200 radios, 6 police cars, 400,000 baht guitar among assets of lese majeste suspect found hanging in jail cell last week.